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Are you a beginner German student? Practicing your grammar skills is important to your ongoing success. Teacher Noel S. shares some German grammar exercises you can use to help refine your skills...
After you've spent some time learning words for various people, places, and things, naturally you'll want to put those new words into action. While you're eager to gain command over new grammar skills, it's best to start with the basics. Every language has different variables that need to be mem …
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Practice Makes Perfect: German Grammar Exercises for Beginners

Are you a beginner German student? Practicing your grammar skills is important to your ongoing success. Teacher Noel S. shares some German grammar exercises you can use to help refine your skills...
After you've spent some time learning words for various people, places, and things, naturally you'll want to put those new words into action. While you're eager to gain command over new grammar skills, it's best to start with the basics. Every language has different variables that need to be mem

10 Commonly-Used German Slang Words and Phrases

Take a break from your textbook to learn some fun German slang words and phrases outlined by German teacher Trevor H. below
Every language has its own set of unique slang words and phrases, even German! While traveling throughout Germany and/or speaking with natives, youre bound to encounter some German slang words and phrases.
Oftentimes, these words and phrases arent outlined in your German study books, which is why weve gathered up some of the most common German slang words to ensur

3 Easy Exercises to Help Improve Your German Vocabulary

Establishing a solid German vocabulary foundation is key. Memorizing a long list of words, however, can be difficult--not to mention frustrating at times. Below, German teacher Noel S. shares three easy exercise to help students improve their German vocabulary...
The sensation of accelerated learning that students experience when they begin to successfully use new concepts or skills generates confidence, so much that we know our opportunities for achievement are limitless. Using newly lea

The Ultimate Beer Lovers Guide to German Beers [Infographic]

When you think of Germany, beer is often the first thing that comes to mind. After all, Germany is one of the most beer-crazed countries in the world.
In fact, Germany is ranked third in the top 20 beer drinking countries, with each person consuming 115.8 liters of beer per year. Whats more, theres an estimated 1,200 breweries in Germany alone.
And did we mention the worlds biggest celebration of beerOktoberfestis held in the German city of Munich?
German Beers: Presentation, Qua

What's the Best Way to Learn German? [Quiz]

Are you thinking about learning German? Before you book German lessons, its important to know what style of learning best suits you.
You might benefit, for example, from using images to help memorize German vocabulary words. Or perhaps youre more of an auditory learner who likes using sound and music to learn concepts.
Determining the best way to learn German will enable you to find a teacher who can cater to your particular learning style. Whats more, it will help guide you throughout